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The St. Johns herald., 1887-05-19

At the last session of Congress a bill was passed, of the existence and nature of which very few peo- pie are aware. As 1t affects vitally the chief bulwark of civilized so- ciety, it would be we'll to have it more generally disseminated than mere publication on the pages of the Congressional Record. It pro- vides that every marriage cerem ony in any of the territories shall be certified by a certificate setting forth the fact and nature ot such cere- mony; the full names of the par ties, as we'll as the full name and title of the person officiating and also the witnesses. This certificate shall then be filed in the probate court, or ill the absence of such, in any court having probate jurisdic- ton, where it shall be immediately recorded, and shall be at all times subject to inspection as other pub lie records. Such certificates, or the record thereof, or a duly certi- fled copy of such record, shall be deemed prima facie evidence of the facts therein stated. The willful violation of this act is made mis- demeanor, punishable by a fine of not more than $1 GOO, or imprison- ment not longer than two years, or both. There is another section which provides that nothing in this act shall be held to prevent the proof of marriage by any evidence now legally admissible for that pur- pOse.-Courier.
The St. Johns herald., 1887-05-19
Whiskey vs. Prohibition.

The Governor of Texas in com pairing that State, under it's present liquor law with Maine, under pro- hibition law, says: Texas has larger churches, devotes larger sums of money to educational purposes, has more dwellings and wealth and fewer criminals, in proportion to population, than Maine; and that divorces and crimes against chas- tity arc more numerous in Maine than in Texas"
The St. Johns herald., 1887-05-19

IT IS said Buffalo Bill" is creat- ing quite a sensation in London, He is giving the sober, staid Eng fish people a picture of the life of n cowboy in the wild west. Of course it is not overdrawn, simply real istic view for the benefit of the "old governor" as to the life his son is leading in the wilds of the United States.
The St. Johns herald., 1887-05-19

A PIuTE Indian called Captain Johnson Sides scoffs at the idea that his tribe is diminishing in numbers. The census returns of 1880 shows that there were at that time only 3,7O0, hut Captain Sides says many of them were not count ed, and that there were fully 5000. He estimates the strength of his tribe now at 5000 or $500.
The St. Johns herald., 1887-05-19

REPORTS from Washington say Attorney General Garland has filed a motion before the Supreme Court for rehearing of the Maxwell land grant case. The evidence showed beyond doubt the original grant to have not exceeded 96,0OO acres, but by the decision of the Supreme Court they get 100000 acres and deprive hundreds of honest settlers pt their homes.
The St. Johns herald., 1887-05-19
apI46t
NOTICE FOR PUBLIC ALTON.
 LAND OFFICE AT PRESCOTT. Ar z.
 Il1

Notice is hereby given that the following named settler has filed notice of his intention 10 make final proof i'll support of his claim, and that said proof will be made before the Judge, or i'll his absence the Clerk of the District Court of Apache cou' ty, Arizona Territory. at St. Johns, Arizona, on May 27th, 1887, viz: William NJ. Rudd, of Springerville, Apache county, Arizona Territory, for his deelaratory statement, No. l561 for the southeast 14 of the northeast 14 and north 12 of the southeast 14 of Section l, Township no: tn, Range 29 east, and southwest Z of the northwest F, Sec ion $, Township north, Range 70 east.
 He names the following witnesses to prove his continuous residence upon, and cultivation of said land, viz: G. W. Wakefield, St. George Creaghe. Henry Smith, Gustave Becker, all of Springerville Apache county, Arizona Terri tory.
 ap2l-Gt ], L. CAMP, Register.
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IS. We wish it success.

THERE has been discovered an- other source of wealth within the borders of Yavapai county. Dr. Lincoln found a ledge of vanadium, a very rare and precious metal
 which is said to be worth $G60 per ounce. It is in what is known as the Big Bug district, and they have 8 shaft down about fifty feet on it.
The St. Johns herald., 1887-05-19
LAND nO1ICA0.
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
LAND OFTIcE AT PREscorr. ARIZONA l April II. lSS7

LAND OFTIcE AT PREscoTT. ARIZONA,
 April II, 1887. Notice Is hereby given that the following named settler has filed notice of his intention to make final proof in support of his cl.im, and that said proof will be made b'fo.e the Judge, or in his absence the Clerk of the Di t-fct Court of Apache County. Arizona Ter tory, at St. Johns. Arizona. on May 10th. 1887. viz: IgnaciO Bazan, of Show Low. Apache county. Arizona Territory. for his DeclaratOry Statement, No. 1900, for the north F of the southwe>t quarter and west l3 of the southeast quarter of Seciion To- Township II north. Range 2. east
 He names the following witnesses tO prove his continuous residence upon and cultivation If. said land, Niz: Charles Strade-, Feliriano Mora. Joseph SpOnsl r and John Bull. all of Show Low, Apache co .n.y, Arizona Territ ".
 J. L. CAMP.
 apI46t Register.
The St. Johns herald., 1887-05-19
We clip the following dispatch from the Washington Post:

rom tle " dSHlllSlOu OSI
 DENVER, Col, May 2-The west ward bound Atlantic and Pacific passenger train leaving Albuquer- que at : o'clock this morning ran off the track fifteen miles from Coolidge, N. M., and was badly wrecked. Several persons were killed and several wounded. Par ticulars have not been obtained as the telegraph offices are controlled by the road and information is re- fused.
 We reproduce the above as guide post for the public, but more especially for the taxpayers of our county. Numerous accidents have occurred on this road during the last few months, all of which, it is said, is the sequel of the wretched condition of the track, and from the want of sufficient number of men to keep the road in proper con dition. It is not surprising to us that the magnates of this philan- thropic and generous corporation refuse any information of the acci- dent, and it is only another in stance of its affability and amiable- ness in muzzling and choking the press in order to prevent it from giving to the public a full account of the disaster and the number of it's dead and Mangled victims.
 To an ordinary observer it cer- tainlv seems that railroad which cannot or will not pay its debts, should, at any rate, be able and considerate enough for the welfare and lives of the travelling public, to keep it's road in such condition that the traveller may have a mea- gre assurance that his paid for ride is not going to precipitate him into a 'smash-up" or "run off the track" maiming for life if not killing him. The man who pays six cents mile for riding on this road does not consider this dessert, but consid- CTS the amount ample to non-pay- payIng railroad to assure him he can travel upon it for 100 miles without fear of being mashed up or being thrown unmercifully against tele- graph pole in "rnn off the track. "
The St. Johns herald., 1887-05-19

WE are in receipt of No. 1, Vol. 1, of the Fl Paso Republican, pub lished by E. c. Smith x Co. The initial number of the Republican is full of interesting matter, and shows that those who have charge of its columns are old hands at the busi- ness. We wish it success.
The St. Johns herald., 1887-05-19

IT IS reported that the three Mex ican officers who were the cause of some trouble short time since at Nogales, have been shot by order of the Mexican government.
The St. Johns herald., 1887-05-19

FROM the signs of the times on the other side of the Atlantic, Ger many and France will soon be try ing the fortunes of war. Every day anpears to hasten the crisis.
The St. Johns herald., 1887-05-19
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
 LAND OFFICE AT PRESCOTT, ARIz.

MAY IyIn, IooI. Notice is hereby given that the following nam ed settler has filed notice of his intention to make final proof in support of his claim, and that said proof will be made before the Probate Judge of Apache county, Arizona at St. Johns, Apache county, Arizona Territory. on June 24th, 1887. viz: Americus V. Greer, If Springervil e, Apache county, Arizona Territory. for his home stead entry, No. 3C5 for the northeast L of the southwest 14 and the northwest l4 of the south east 1+ and lots and of sectiOn7, Township s north, Range p east
 He names the following witnesses to prov: his continuous residence upon, and cultivation of, said land viz: NJ II Phelps, J A Norton, II l. Marble, Hiram BigelOw, all of Springervil,e, Apache county, Arizona.
 myl9-6t J. L. CAMP, Register.
The St. Johns herald., 1887-05-19
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.

LAND OFFICE AT PRESCOTT, ARIZ.
 May 19, 1887. Notice is hereby given that the following named settler has filed notice of his intention to make final proof in support of his claim. and that said proof will be made before the Probate Judge of Apache County. Arizona Territory at St Johns, Apache County, Arizona. on June 24th 1887, viz: ru:h o. Morrison, of Springer vile, Arizona Territory, for his Declara! ory Statement No 1otS for the cas- half and sou h. west quarter of northeast quarter and north west quarter of southeast quarter, Section 2l, township north, Range 3l east.
 He names the following witnesses to prove his continuous residence upOn and cultivation of said land, viz: John T. Logue. Walter T, Logan, John V. Morrison, A. L. Morrison, Jr., all of Springerville, Apache county, Arizona.
 my1J Ct J. L. CAMP, Register.
The St. Johns herald., 1887-05-19

CocHlsE county will fund its in- debtedness of $127,000. Graham will also fund her outstanding debt which is $l00,000.
The St. Johns herald., 1887-05-19

BOTH branches of the New York legislature passed bill making Arbor Day, the first Saturday after the first of May in each year, lc- gal holiday.
The St. Johns herald., 1887-05-19

TIE Chinese are even treating Uncle Sam with disrespect. One of their vessels run into and sunk an American vessel. It is reported 15O lives were lost. This will give our government a chance to bring in a counter claim against that em- Iire-
The St. Johns herald., 1887-05-19

J. H. MARION, of the Prescott Court, has been cast spending some of his superfluous wealth; but we see the trip did him good, as the Courier is, if possible, sprightlier than ever.
The St. Johns herald., 1887-05-19
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
 LAND OFFICE AT PREscoTT. ARIz.

April 2Sth. 1SS7 Notice is hereby given that the following named settler has filed notice of his intention to make final proof in support of his claim. and thnt said proof will be made before the Judge, or in his abs nee the Cl 'rk Of the District Court at St. Johns, Apache County. Arizona, on June 3, 1857, viz: James Porter, of Show Low, Apache County, Arizona Territory, for his Declaratory statement, No. 1547. for the southeast 14 of the southeast 11 of Section l2. ard northeast 1 of the northeast lI of Section 13 Township g N. ange 2 east, and the southwest l4 of the south west l4 of section No. :, and northwest L of the Range 23 east
 He names the following witnesses to prove his continuous residence upon and cultivation Of said land, viz: Joseph SPonsler, Patrick Mullen. David Porter and Clarence Morrow, all of Show Low, Apache County, Arizona
 ap2S-6t J. L, CAMP, Register.
The St. Johns herald., 1887-05-19

GEO. w. BROWN, of the Citizen, and R. c. Brown, formerly connect ed with that paper have bought the Florence Enterprise.
The St. Johns herald., 1887-05-19

J. P. BURT, editor and proprietor of the Lordsburg Advance, contem- plates moving his plant to Phoenix,
The St. Johns herald., 1887-05-19

IT IS reported that the material for a new Democratic paper to be started at Phoenix has been ordered.
The St. Johns herald., 1887-05-19

The Kingston sampling works have resumed perations and is handling 500 tons of ore per month.
The St. Johns herald., 1887-05-19
STAGE CONNECTIONS.

STAGE CONNECTIONS. Vie Laguna to the Indian village of Acoma, le miles.
 Via wingste to Fort Wingate, 3 miles: Zuni. 4s miles.
 Via Manuelito to Fort Defiance (NsvajO Agen- cyl 25 miles; Canon de Chelle, 65 miles; Keams Canon, .O miles.
 Via Navajo tri-weekly stages to St. Johns: :54 miles: Springerville. S5 miles
 Via HolbrOOk. tri-weekly stages to Fort Apache 95 miles; Show Low, 50 miles. Taylor, 35 miles. MOqui Indian villages (nO regular Stage) go miles. Via WinslOw, to Brigham City and sunset. Via Ash Fork, daily stages to Prescott and Whipple Barracks. 54 miles; daily stages from Prescott to Phoenix. and tri-weekly stages from Prescott to Fort Verde.
 Via Peach Springs to the Grand Canon of the Colorado, Is miles
 Via kingman. daily stages to Stockton HiIl 10 miles; Mineral Park, It miles: CeIOat, fl miles. Via Yucca tri-WeeEiy stage to signal, 4O miles. Via The Needles. steamer to Yuma, Colorado river agency, Fort Mohave. Mohave City, Hardy vile, Arizona, and Fl Dorado canon, Nevada.
 W. 4. BlSSElL, D. B. ROBINSON, Gen1 Passenger Agt Gen1 Manager. Albuquerque. NM
The St. Johns herald., 1887-05-19

stop for meals. Trains on New Mexico Line are run on Mountain Time"
 W. F. WHITE,
 G. P and T. Agent. Topeka, Kans. VIM. c. NIXON,
 Agent, AlbuQuerdue, \. M.
The St. Johns herald., 1887-05-19

St. Johne. Thursday, Msy le.
The St. Johns herald., 1887-05-19

OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR. To all to whom these presents may come, greeting;
 WHEREAS, am informed the United States mail and express car of the South. ern Pacific Company were stopped and robbed by four or five unknown persons. at point some seventeen miles east of Tucson, Arizona, on the night of the 27th instant:
 Now, therefore, I, c. MEYER ZuLIcK, Governor of the Territory of Arizona, hy virtue of the authority in me vested, do hereby offer and proclaim a reward of FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS for the arrest and conviction of the aforesaid mail and express robbers.
 In witness whereof have hereunto ~ set my hand and caused 10 SEAL 1he affixed the Great Seal of O/the Territory of Arizona.
 Done at Prescott this thirtieth day of April, A. D., 1887.
 C. MEYER ZULICK. By the Governor,
 WN: '. FOSTER, Acting secretary O! Tecs4tcsy. ~5E
The St. Johns herald., 1887-05-19

All orders left with Antonio Gonzales or Robt. E. Morrison will receive prompt attention
The St. Johns herald., 1887-05-19

Meal Stations, Through tickets to all principle cities asst ana west on sale at the following stations: Holbrook, Winslow Flagstaff Peach springs. Kingmnn. Prescott,
 The Needles, Daggctt, MvhsYe,
 and Albuquerque.
The St. Johns herald., 1887-05-19
REWARD!

TERRITORY OF ARIZONA, 1 EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT,
 OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1887-10-27

untrustworthy from the fact they assume
that two bushels of corn on the ears are
equal to one of shelled corn, whereas, in
point of fact, some corn will not make it,
while some will more than do so. These
| rules, however, often serve convenient
purpose, affording fairly reasonable es-
innate, much closer one than may be
had from mere measurement of the
eye. Following are few such rules, any
one of which may be employed as an ap-
proximate estimates; the first one is most
generally used:
L. Measure the length, breadth and
height of the crib, inside the rail; multi
ply these together and divide by 2. The
result is the number of bushels of shelled
corn.
2. Level the corn so it is of equal
depth throughout. Multiply the length,
breadth and depth together and this pro-
duct by four, and cut off one of the fig
ures to the right of the product. The
remaining figures will represent the num-
Der of bushels of shelled corn.
3. Multiply length by height and then
width, add two ciphers to the result, and
divide by 124. This gives the number
of bushels of ears. Another rule is to
proceed as above to obtain the cubic feet
and then assume that l 1-5 cubic feet
make one bushel of ears of corn.
4. Multi ply length by breadth, and
the product by the height, all in inches;
divide this by 2,74S, and the quotient will
be the number to bushels of ears. From
two thirds of one-half of this will be the
number to bushels of shelled corn, de-
pending on the kind and quality.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1887-10-27
Church Lands in England.

good deal has been heard lately, says
the News, of London, about glebe lands,
but very few persons nave any idea of
what is comprised in this designation.
From portentious mass of figures bear
ing on this subject, just laid before par
lament, it appears that throughout Eng
land and Wales globes amount to less than
659,540 asres. having gross total rental
value of over e90S,000. The largest ex-
panse of glebe land lies in the diocese of
PeterbOro, which has 1852 acres, with
an estimated value of e107661. Lincoln
comes next with nearly $4,000 acres,
bringing in a little over $751; 900. Then
follow Ely with 1895 acres, and an esti-
mated rent roll of about 95S 1000. York
follows on with $4,000 acres, valued at
457 ,5S7 in rent; Oxford, with A, 719 acres
of land, estimated to be worth CSC, 1851 an
nually. The diocese of Southwell has
80, 746 acres of glebe, worth e4S,589 a
year; Worcester, nearly $4,000 acres, with
a rental of over e45,000. Norwich has as
much land within few hundred acres,
and rent roll of e37, 480. The diocese
of Gloucester and Bristol has 3O,369
acres. worth e35,670 year; st. David's,
24560 acres, and SIS, 1892 rent. Ripon and
Exeter have each about 22.500 acres, the
rent roll of Ripon being e28, 1924, and that
of Exeter e30,752. Carlisle is the only
other diocese having over 10000 acres.
The land In that diocese is 4,260 acres,
with an estimated income of 924 900.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1887-10-27
SQUIBS.

One of Mary Anderson's warmest ad
mirers is the effecte Oscar Wilde.
First Tramp-"I hear that some of
thin Chinee bastes in Mott street are
wearing diamonds"
Second Tramp-"Yis, bad cess to 'em
Befors they came here my wife was able
to support me takin' in washin'."
Jay Gould wants the earth, and if he
lives long enough he will get it. After
he gets it, he wilt only have permanent
use for a spot 6x2 feet, and not that much
If they cremate him.
preacher was complaining of the
Estlessness and inattention of his con-
gregation, when an old deacon spoke up
and said: hungry sheep will lock up to
the rack If there is hay in it,
The railroads are polishing up the pas
senger car stoves in anticipation Of the
regular fall and winter trade. They are
also negotiating with undertakers and
cemeteries for reduced rates.
care you the GOVT" asked the boarder
from town, pausing before the pump.
sNo," replied the pump speaking through
his nose like true American, sI'm the
milk made. Haw, haw, haw. And next
morning the awe stricken guest ate his
Cruel in silence, nor once complained
when he found waterspider in the
cream.
Extract from evidence in a petty ses-
sions case: Counsel-SO far as you sa y,
she was doing her ordinary household lu-
ty? Witness should say so; she was
talking.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1887-10-27

ly urged him to tell the dream, which
\seemed to take such a hold upon him, be-
ing seconded in this by another listener
ar. Lincoln hesitated, but at length com
Nenced very deliberately, his brow over
1t with shade of melancholy.
about 10 days ago." he said, II retired
very late. I had been up waiting for i'm
portant dispatches from the front.
could not have been long in bed when
fell into slumber, for I was weary.
soon began to dream. There seemed to
be death-like stiffness about me. Then
i heard subdued sobs, as if number of
people were weeping. I thought I left
my bed and wandered downstairs. There,
the silence was broken by the same pitt
full sobbing, but the mourners were in
visible. / went from room to room. No
living person was in sight, but the same
mournful sounds of distress met me as
passed along. 1t was light in all the
rooms; every object was familiar to me.
but where were all the people who were
grieving as if their hearts would break
| was puzzled and alarmed. What could
be the meaning of all this?- Determined
to find the cause of state of things SO
mysterious and so shocking, I kept on
until l arrived at the 'end room,' which
l entered. There I met a sickening sur
prise. Before me was e. catafalque, on
which rested corpse wrapped in funeral
vestments. Around it were stationed
soldiers, who were acting as guards; and
there was throng of people, some gaz-
ing mournfully upon the corpse, whose
face was covered; others weeping pitt
fully. who is dead in the White House?'
| demanded of one of the soldiers. The
PRESIDENT was his answer. He was
killed by an assassinn Then came a
large burst of grief from the crowd,
which awoke me from my dream. ]
slept no more that night; and although it
was only a dream, I have been strangely
annoyed by it ever since"
"That is borrid!" said Mrs. Lincoln
81 wish you had not told it. I am glad ]
don't believe In dreams, Or I should be in
terror from this time forth"
"Well," responded Mr.. Lincoln thought
fully, sit is only dream, Mary. Let us
say no more about it, and try to forget
all about it."
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1887-10-27
Lincoln's Prophetic Dream.
Philadelphia Times.

There were only two or three listeners.
Mr.. Lincoln was in q melancholy, medi-
tative mood, and had been silent for
some time. Mrs. Lincoln, who was pre-
sent, rallied him on his solemn visage and
want of spirit. This seemed to arouse
him, and without seeming to notice her
sally, he said, in slow and measured tones:
cit seems strange how much there is in
the bible about dreams. There are,
think, some 16 chapters in the Old Tesla
ment, and four of five in the New in
which dreams are mentioned; and there
are many other passages scattered
throughout the book which refer to vi
sions. If we believe the bible we must
accept the fact that In the old days God
and his angels came to men in their sleep
and make themselves known in dreams.
Mondays dreams are regarded as very
foolish, and are seldom told. except by
old women and by young men and maid
els In love-"
Mrs. Lincoln here Remarked: "Why,
you look dreadfully solemn; do you be-
lieve in dreams?"
II can't say that I dos returned Mr..
Lincoln, ''but | had one the other night
which has haunted me ever since. After
1t occurred the first time / opened the
blole, strange as IT may appear, 1t was
on the 25th chapter of Genesis, which re-
lates to the wonderful dream Jacob had.
turned to other passages, and seemed
to encounter dream or vision wher-
ever looked. I kept on turning the
leaves Of the book, and everywhere my
eye fell upon passages recording matters
strangely IN keeping with my own
thoughts supernatural visitations.
}reams, Visions" etc.
He now looked so serious and disturbed
hat Mrs. Lincoln exclaimed: sYou
brighten mel What is the matter?n
~ am afraid" said Mr.. Lincoln, OBJ
serving the effect his words had upon his
wife, "that have done wrong to mention
the subject at all; but somehow the thing
has got possession of me, and, like Ban
quo's ghost, If will not down."
This only iDfamed Mrs. Lincoln's curl
osity the more, and while bravely dis
claiming any belief in dreams she strong